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Steve Wright – 1954 to 2024 – Radio industry and listeners pay tribute to the broadcasting legend

Thousands of tributes have been paid to radio presenter Steve Wright who died at the age of 69 yesterday. The radio industry and listeners alike have been paying tributes on social media. His friend and colleague Paul Gambaccini has been speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, sharing his shock at the news announced at 5pm […] […]

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Absolute Radio Sisters to launch after two sisters win latest competition

Two sisters from Scotland are the latest winners of the Absolute Radio You competition. Absolute Radio You gives the public the chance to have their very own radio station and share all their favourite songs. Emma, 32 and Rachael, 35, siblings from Scotland, pitched Absolute Radio Sisters – with the strapline Where Sibling Rivalry Matters […] […]

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Noreen Khan to leave BBC Asian Network as new chart show arrives

A new British Asian Chart Show is heading to BBC Asian Network whilst weekend presenter Noreen Khan leaves the station after 12 years. Noreen, who previously hosted Drivetime and currently presents Sunday 9pm-11pm, will leave on 25th February. She will host the Asian Network Comedy Gala in Glasgow on 29th February before she hands the […] […]

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The Radio Academy announces mentoring programme cohort for 2024

The Radio Academy has revealed the list of Mentees and Mentors participating in this year’s Radio Academy Mentoring Programme. Twenty mentees from across the industry have been selected to receive six months of mentoring from an industry leader, peer support and, new for 2024, leadership training. The announcement follows a competitive selection process led by […] […]